Which Type of Prenatal Testing Uses Fetal Cells Taken from the Placenta

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Multiple Choice

Which type of prenatal testing uses fetal cells taken from the placenta to detect genetic anomalies?

• A) preimplantation genetic diagnosis
• B) noninvasive prenatal testing
• C) aneuploidy
• D) chorionic villus sampling

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

Corresponding Location

A place or position that matches or parallels another in context, characteristics, or role, often used in geographical and mathematical references.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye, responsible for color vision and functioning best in bright light.